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You didn’t think I was going to go a whole week sharing skinny Super Bowl appetizers and not give you a cocktail recipe, did you??

Are you crazy?!

These beer-garitas are a staple at our summer parties and tailgates so why not have them during the Super Bowl?? I mean beer + margaritas = a pretty freakin’ good time! Plus considering it was literally 70 degrees out today, I figured they were completely appropriate.

A typical beer-garita is easily made with one can of limeade, 2 bottles of beer and a 1/2 cup of tequila. But a skinny beer-garita is made using a bit more effort…but sooo worth the reward!

Making your own homemade limeade is super easy and saves you over 100 calories! All you need are 3 limes, Splenda sugar blend and water…voila! Simple as ever. I thought about substituting the tequila for Skinny Girl margarita mix, but c’mon folks, it’s the Super Bowl. There shall be no skimping on the tequila, pretty sure that should be a rule.Now I just want to note that a few studies have been done and it seems that alcohol may have a much faster effect on you when mixed with artificial sweeteners so please consider this when drinking these or any other diet-related mixers with your alcohol. I tend to do this a lot so this is good to know!

I used MGD 64 brand beer to cut calories, but any Mexican beer would taste amazing if you don’t mind the extra calories. Next time I might try the lemonade flavor MGD 64 to give my beer-garita a lemon-lime flavor. Who knows, might be an epic combination!

Skinny Beer-garitas

Serving: 4 Servings

Ingredients

2 cups frozen limeade (see recipe)

2 bottles of light beer

1/2 cup tequila

1 cup fresh lime juice + 2 limes for zesting

1 1/2 cups of water

1/2 cup Stevia

Instructions

To make the limeade: Zest two limes. In a large saucepan, combine water, Stevia and lime zest and heat until Stevia is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool at room temperature. Stir in lime juice and freeze your limeade concentrate until ready to use.

To make the beer-garitas: In a pitcher, combine frozen limeade, 2 beers and 1/2 cup of tequila.

Place pitcher in the freezer overnight until frozen through, then mix so that it is in slushy form and serve. Enjoy!

to any post featuring a skinny appetizer for game day and link the recipe up on this page, it’s THAT easy!! On Super Bowl Sunday I’ll be choosing my favorite appetizers that were shared on the round-up and featuring them on my blog! Can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with!

Looks great! I had a C*r&^a-rita once (unnamed Mexican Beer and loved it but I hate the fake margarita mix..blech!! I make mine with stevia, lime juice and water. Other than that mine is pretty much like yours! Good stuff, I love them!

Are you sure about the point values here? half a cup (4 oz) of tequila is about 10PP and MDG 64 are 2 points per bottle…the alcohol alone is 14 points, that would be over 3 PP in alcohol alone if this makes 4 servings…

Yes Ariana, you are correct! Based on the old points system this is about 4 points per drink, however based on the fat, carbs, fiber and protein the Points plus value is 1. I get confused all the time as to why they don’t calculate calories so that’s why I put both!

oh my eff! I am loving this already. In Texas some bars serve a big a$$ margarita with a long neck mexican beer dumped in. There is no excuse, but I’ve never tried it. I LOVE beer and I love margs, so this is like you said …epic. I can’t wait to test this out!!

Kelly these look delicious… and I have a small love affair with margaritas as well so this is perfect. I am not so much for using fake sugar but I am sure this would be just as excellent with raw turbano so I have to try it out!!!Beautiful pic’s too! Nicely done.

Wow Kelly! These look so amazing! I cannot wait to try these when I go over to my parents house to enjoy the super bowl! I love your blog so much and would love anything to have a blog like yours! Your so pretty too! SO NOT FAIR!

I have been thinking of trying a simple syrup using Splenda, but assumed it would be a disaster! I am super jazzed you made these! In our house, we love all things citrus.I can’t wait to try these, but admittedly,will wait until we are somewhere over freezing again here Thanks for the new take on a favorite drink!

I know this is an older post I’m commenting on…but I am so jazzed to try these! They remind me of my favorite French drink, Desperados (tequila flavored beer…no idea why it’s French, but it is and it’s seemingly impossible to come by in the States). Thanks!

I love this recipe!! I’ve been making these for years, with only slight variation. We use limeade, one can of beer, fill the limeade container with tequila, and fill the limeade container with Sprite Zero, too. It’s always the best and always requested! It’s so fool proof, too. Next time I make it, I’m going to try to make my own limeade!! Thanks for the idea and sharing this fabulous cocktail! I love your blog!

These are the best I’ve ever had. I don’t even really count calories but I looovvvveee the natural limeade. You rock girl. I love your site. Thanks for all the fabulous recipes. I’m looking forward to more of your great ideas. This is my new favorite blog. Keep up the great work sister!!!!